Fleet Transport Manager

Fleet Transport Manager – Automotive – Cheltenham – Up to GBP54,000 DOE. About the company Detail2 Recruitment is working with a leading waste management and environmental services business. They're looking for an experienced Fleet Transport Manager to lead their fleet workshop. You'll run day to day workshop operations, leading a team of HGV Technicians and a Workshop Supervisor. You'll keep a specialist commercial fleet safe, compliant and on the road. It suits a hands–on workshop leader who wants to own standards and compliance with the backing of a well–resourced business. Fleet Transport Manager – The Details Competitive salary Hours: Mon–Fri 07:00–16:30 Plus alternate Saturdays 07:00–11:30 Leadership role with a long–established, family–owned business Career growth and development Supportive team culture and great benefits Fleet Transport Manager – Requirements Proven management experience in an HGV or fleet workshop environment City & Guilds HGV Parts 1–3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Class 2 HGV licence (minimum) and a solid understanding of tachograph systems Strong hands–on technical knowledge: hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and mechanical Good understanding of vehicle compliance and operator licence requirements; R2C experience an advantage Strong communicator who balances service delivery with commercial priorities Happy to travel between sites Fleet Transport Manager – Responsibilities Leading and motivating a team of HGV Technicians and a Workshop Supervisor Owning the fleet maintenance system (R2C) and LOLER inspection processes Making sure vehicle documentation is signed off accurately and stays legally compliant Managing vehicle availability and keeping downtime to a minimum Planning labour to get the best efficiency and output from the workshop Maintaining high standards of safety, organisation and cleanliness About Us Detail2Recruitment acts as an employment agency in respect of this position. Please note, due to a high volume of applications, you may not receive a response if unsuccessful. For information on how we may use, process, store and disclose your personal information, please refer to Detail2Recruitment website policy.